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Allegory and Simile
Includes questions related the use of symbolic representation and the comparison of unlike things.
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What is a simile in the book whirligig?
life can be like a whirligig (: crazy and always moving in different directions
maybe but in some there are ,its impossible! but can be done. try it
I know this isn't what you're asking, but in a sense, how is it possible NOT to use metaphors? All language is metaphor. More to your question, figures of speech create images that bring the writer's idea to life, and if the writing is good, they provide a musical sound track as well. But what is a metaphor for?
What are some similes and metaphors from the book Into the Wild?
"He kept it as orderly and spotless as a military barracks"(22).
"...Chris McCandless was at peace, serene as a monk gone to God"(199).
What are the differences between similie metaphors and personification?
a metaphor compares a person to a thing (which may be anything, including another person)
a personification compares a thing (which is not a person) to a person (which may be real or fictional)
What does simile clouds looked like puffs of cotton mean?
it means that they were fluffy and big so they looked like cotton balls!
What does shadows symbolize in allegory of the cave?
The voices represent deceptive politics in the Allegory of the Cave. This is a work by the Greek philosopher, Plato, and is part of his work entitled The Republic.
What are the examples of allegory in the novel 1984 by George Orwell?
Lord of the Flies, Of Mice and Men, 1984....
How is a literary analogy different from a simile or metaphor?
A metapore does not use the word like or as.
Ex of a metaphor: the 4th grade is a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs.
Ex. Of a simile: the 4th grade was like a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs.
Hope this helps!
What similes are found in secrets in the shadows?
A Website Forum full of them http://forum.breakbeat.co.uk/printable.aspx?m=1970445078&mpage=1
What simile can you do for eyes?
Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
His eyes were dark as coal.
She had blue eyes like a pool.
Her eyes sparkled like the stars above.
Write a sentence using the word simile?
It is somthing which is like somthing else,such as,as fast as an cheetah he ran downstairs
i was scared as a lonely baby bird ready for it's first flight
as scared as a turkey in October?
as scared as a bunny in a fox hole?
as scared as a cat about to be run over?
as scared as a person about to be executed?
What is the Theme to The Tiger's Heart by Jim Kjelgaard?
yes
It's a short story in many of his books. To see which one(s) contain the story-see below link.
What does release prisoner in the Allegory of the Cave represent?
The fire in the cave represents the illusions that keep us in the dark from the truth.
What is the difference between simile and similar?
A simile compares two things with like or as, example: "She was as angry as a bull!" A synonym is something that means that same thing as a certain word. Synonyms for angry would be furious, mad, and upset.
What is the meaning of 'the warehouse was a dust silent tomb'?
To be a simile you must use the word 'like' (or another similar word that serves the same function) 'The warehouse was like a dusty, silent tomb' is a simile 'The warehouse was a dusty, silent tomb' is a metaphor
What are some similes for being upset?
It depends largely on the feeling you want to express.
Worn down/tired - He felt like a newspaper trampled into the ground during rush hour.
Nervous - She was as nervous as a criminal about to about to receive her sentence.
Be careful, however, not to use cliches like:
He was as happy as a kid in a candy store.
